Miletria: The Withering Fire

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"Ano ba yan? Why do you all blame yourselves for what happened? Kasalanan niyo bang mahal na mahal niyo si Blake na gusto niyo siyang ipagdamot sa iba? Actually, he should be grateful. That stupid guy," irap ni Blaire.

"I pity him for not being here. He will miss the most valuable times of his life," she whispered which made me smile sadly.

"Babies, wife, Blake will come back. Alam niyo namang mahal na mahal kayo nun. So, don't be sad anymore. Don't blame yourself or anybody. Let's be positive, huh? Let's stay strong. We can overcome this. We're family, right? I love you all," Dad said making me smile genuinely.

We all did a group hug before continuing to eat.

Pagkatapos naming kumain ay nagpaalam na si Mom na magpapahinga na kaya kami na lang apat nina Blaire, Blaze, at Dad ang nandito.

"Blake is in Miletria," sis said. Si dad lang ang nagulat dahil matagal ko na namang alam. Since we're quadruplets, we can locate each other fast.

"Miletria? Fvck. What is he doing there?" Dad said frustratedly. That land is the mortal enemy of our land, Allaria. It's the land where dark magic prospers, and they worship my Almira (grandmother), Goddess Vera, the deity of darkness.

They lost in the war 20 years ago, and as far as I know, they also had an internal war between the kingdoms in that land. Napailing ako. Why would Blake go into that chaotic land?

"Dad don't worry too much. Since Blake inherited the Divine Water Element, he can blend in with the Miletrians well. That power includes the Light and Dark water elemental. At isa pa, he can easily hide his Allarian Identity dahil pwede naman siyang magpakilala as Goddess Vera's grandson. I know he can handle it well," Blaire explained.

Well, that is true. Aside from having the Phyranian Fire, we also inherited Mom's power. Kuya got the divine water, Blaire had the divine air, I got the divine nature, and Blaze the divine fire. We all have light and dark powers and it's an advantage for us.

"I know your brother is powerful," Dad answered. "I'm not worrying about his safety because I know he can handle anything. It's just that, what if he really turns his back on us? Paano kung kumampi siya sa mga kalaban? The miletrians are manipulators and your twin can be tricked especially now that his emotions are unstable."

Natigil naman kami dahil sa sinabi niya. That possibility never crossed my mind. I will never accept the possibility that Blake will betray us.

"Then I'll follow him. Susunduin ko siya dun, Dad," I said.

"No way in hell, Alyzandra," Blaze said sternly.

"Your brother is right, Blaine. It's dangerous," Dad agreed. Natahimik na lang ako. Kahit naman pilitin ko sila, I know their answer will never change. "Let's wait for a few days more, if he doesn't come back, then I'll go to Miletria myself," Dad said with finality before standing up.

"I'll just follow your mom, hmm?" I just nodded at Dad before he left.

"I'm warning you, Ate. Don't you dare do anything stupid," bant ani Blaze bago pumasok na rin sa kwarto niya. I sighed. Do I look weak? Because I know to myself that I'm not. And if they can wait for Kuya's return, then I can't.

"Bumalik ka dito ng buo, Alyzandra. Wag kang tatanga-tanga dun," sister intently said.

"I'm not even saying anything! How come you know what I'm thinking?" I pouted. "Don't tell me you have the legendary clip?"

She rolled her eyes on me. "I don't need the clip to know what you're thinking. Halata naman sa mukha mo. Just be back before dawn." She even flipped her hair before turning her back on me and walking away.